AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL 28 March 2017 Since the start of South Sudan’s ongoing conflict in December 2013, the National Security Service (NSS) and the Military Intelligence Directorate have carried out hundreds of arbitrary arrests, prolonged detentions and enforced disappearances of individuals perceived as government opponents. Detainees are held without charge or being presented in court, they Read More …
Month: March 2017
UK Equatorian Community On the Status of Women in War-Torn South Sudan
Take A Bold Stand for Change: Equatorian Community Organisation UK (ECO-UK), Women’s Secretariat United Kingdom: 10th March 2017 Distinguished Guest, Ladies and Gentlemen It gives me great pleasure to be here in Reading, to celebrate the global emancipation of women while drawing attention to areas of women’s lives that still need to be addressed, not just Read More …
On President Kiir’s Day of Prayer, Church Leaders Demand Justice and Peace
Juba March 10 2017 Archbishop, Paolino Lukudu Loro, Archbishop of of Greater Equatoria attended the national day of prayers that was called by President Salva Kiir. The day according to the president will bring together all South Sudanese to ask God for forgiveness and open a new chapter. The Archbishop addressed the president by calling for: Read More …
Harrowing testimonies of Government soldier killing Civilians in Yei
By Alastair Leithead BBC News, Yei, South Sudan Government ‘Soldiers will kill you for no reason in Yei’ See video of victims testimonies here People in Yei are afraid – afraid to speak out, and afraid they might be the next ones to be pulled from their homes in the middle of the night and Read More …
UPDM Calls on Women of South Sudan to Take a Bold Stand For The Realisation Of Change & Reforms In The Country
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8thMarch 2017 To mark the 2017 International Women’s Day, the United People’s Democratic Movement (UPDM) takes the opportunity to congratulate the women and girls of South Sudan for the resilience and courage they have shown, despite suffering one of the most horrendous human rights violations worldwide. We are dismayed by Read More …